Geotechnical Associate Principal
About this role
Responsibilities
ECS Limited is seeking an accomplished Geotechnical Associate Principal to join our growing Raleigh team. The Geotechnical Associate Principal serves as a senior technical leader responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and performance of geotechnical engineering projects. This role provides technical oversight, final review, and mentorship across project teams while supporting business development and operational performance. The Geotechnical Associate Principal operates as a subject matter expert and final reviewer, delegating project execution to Senior Project Managers while maintaining accountability for technical excellence and delivery outcomes. The role maintains a positive customer service attitude and demonstrates ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical expertise and oversight for geotechnical projects across the organization
- Performs final technical review of reports, calculations, and deliverables prior to approval
- Ensures quality, accuracy, and timeliness of project deliverables
- Oversees project performance and supports issue resolution at a strategic level
- Mentors and develops Senior Project Managers and staff
- Supports preparation and review of proposals and contracts
- Participates in and leads technical discussions with clients and project teams
- Supports departmental operations and financial performance
- Assists with staffing decisions and team development
- Contributes to business development and client relationship growth
- Provides cross-functional technical support, including adjacent service lines (e.g., CMT)
- Performs other leadership and technical responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 8 years of related experience
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
- A Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work
- If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- Established technical expertise in geotechnical engineering disciplines
- Strong regional market knowledge and client relationships
- Experience in technical leadership and multi-project oversight
- Advanced technical expertise in geotechnical principles and applications
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and consulting skills
- Strong project management and business development acumen
- Ability to perform final technical review and validate engineering calculations
- Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (e.g., slopes, foundations)
- Strong understanding of regional geologic and geotechnical conditions
- Ability to mentor and develop technical staff
- Strong risk management and quality control capabilities
Military Qualifications
- The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
- E-7/E-8
About Us
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
Company at a glance
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm. Organizationally we have 100+ offices and more than 3,000 employees in operating subsidiaries. Subsidiaries and their headquarter offices include:
- ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC [Chantilly, VA];
- ECS Midwest, LLC [Chicago, IL];
- ECS Southeast, LLP [Raleigh, NC];
- ECS Florida, LLC [Orlando, FL];
- ECS Southwest, LLP [Dallas, TX];
- ECS Pacific, Inc. [Walnut Creek, CA];
- ECS Group of Companies [Chantilly, VA - provides administrative/support services to all operating subsidiaries].
Founded in 1988, ECS is an employee-owned corporation committed to providing high quality, innovative services. The professional staff at ECS delivers value-added solutions through our core service lines: Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Construction Materials Testing/Inspection, and Facilities Engineering and Consulting.
'Setting the Standard for Service’ is our corporate philosophy that permeates everything we do. We embrace providing services on time and under budget while adding value to our clients. Our goal is to provide high-quality engineering and related services; and to be recognized by our clients and colleagues for our innovative ideas, responsiveness and value. Our high repeat business volume, recommendations from our clients and professional associates are all measures of our commitment to the industry we proudly serve. At ECS, it’s not just about getting the job done – it’s about getting the job done right.
Talent acquisition at ECS receives strategic focus. We keep our career center current and up-to-date! So if you are looking for a new career opportunity or know someone who is, please visit www.ecslimited.com and submit your resume through our career center for review by our dedicated recruiting team.
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